War. In 1945 it became a home for the elderly homeless on a more long-term basis for the individuals involved. It was acquired by the Scottish Government in 1997. In popular culture Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus novel Set in Darkness, first published in 2000 is partly set in Queensberry House during the reconstruction for the new parliament building. Ghost The building is said to be haunted by the kitchen boy roasted and eaten by James Douglas, the mad Earl of Drumlanrig, in 1707. References External links Scottish Parliament Buildings Houses completed in 1667 Category A listed buildings in Edinburgh Scottish Parliament Hospitals in Edinburgh Defunct hospitals in Scotland Houses in Edinburgh Government buildings in Edinburgh Architecture in Scotland 17th century in Scotland Royal Mile Reportedly haunted locations in Edinburgh Listed government buildings in Scotland Category A listed houses in Scotland 1667 establishments in Scotland